Decap CMS
About Decap CMS
Open source Git-based CMS for static site generators (formerly Netlify CMS). Works with any Jamstack tool that stores content in Git — Hugo, Jekyll, Gatsby, Next.js, Astro, 11ty, etc. Features web-based editor with rich-text editing, real-time preview, drag-and-drop media uploads, editorial workflow (draft→review→publish), and Git Gateway for non-GitHub users. 100+ contributors. Maintained by PM TechHub. MIT licensed. **Webstudio Integration:** Git-based (commits content as Markdown/JSON/YAML to your repository). No traditional API — content is fetched at build time by your static site generator. Webhooks via Git provider (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket). Works with any frontend that reads from Git. Can integrate via Git Gateway backend for Netlify Identity. **Open Source:** Yes — fully open source (MIT license). Self-hosted by adding two files to your site. No hosted SaaS version (you run it yourself). **Style:** Developer-first setup, editor-friendly UI. Configuration via single YAML file. Extensible with React (custom previews, widgets, plugins). Requires Git knowledge for setup; editors get a clean web interface. **Strengths:** - Fully open source and free - No database or server needed (uses Git) - Works with any static site generator - Git versioning = built-in history and backups - Git Gateway allows non-GitHub users to edit - Editorial workflow for content teams - Rich-text editor with live preview - Easy install (just 2 files) - Extensible with React components - Active community (100+ contributors) - No vendor lock-in (content stays in your repo) **Weaknesses:** - Git-based only (no real-time API for dynamic sites) - Requires static site generator workflow - Setup requires developer involvement - No hosted version (self-managed) - Limited to Git providers (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) - Community-maintained (volunteer time) - No built-in image optimization **Pricing:** - **Core CMS:** Free and open source forever (MIT license) - **Professional Services:** Available from maintainers - Priority Support (dedicated line, priority tickets) - Onboarding (customized training) - Custom Feature Development (sponsored features) - Funding via GitHub Sponsors and Open Collective